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Memories of day the war ceased

Today is the 90th anniversary of the Armistice. Peter Rhodes tells how the guns fell silent after “the war to end wars”.


Keep our TV clean, says veteran Terry

Sir Terry Wogan is a national treasure. With a broadcasting career that spans up to five decades – and still going strong – he has grown into one of Britain’s most-loved celebrities.


Our love for poppy won’t come unstuck

The heart of the Poppy Appeal is a little building tucked away in west London. Peter Rhodes visits the Poppy Factory.

Our love for poppy won’t come unstuck

Who could be next in the Doctor’s Tardis?

It’s Doctor Who? all over again as the search is on for the next actor to play the 11th timelord, writes Maria Cusine.

Who could be next in the Doctor’s Tardis?

The convenient loos in desperate times

A lack of public toilets means more people are finding themselves caught short when out shopping. Cathy Spencer finds out which businesses will allow the public to spend a penny at their convenience.


David keeping tatting tradition alive

While sailors in the Navy have a rum-swilling, tough guy image, they were actually experts at knitting, sewing and embroidery not so long ago.


Gary’s trade is a sign of the times

Gary Tilyard has never moved away from his home town of Lower Gornal, but his work has travelled across the country.


Group to honour heroes of Great War

With their thick woollen suits, rifles and hobnailed boots they could have stepped out of the pages of a history book.


PM will be haunted by final Blair speech

It is make or break time for Gordon Brown at the Labour Conference. Political Editor John Hipwood reports

PM will be haunted by final Blair speech

Humble beginnings of a banking empire

Lloyds TSB is now one of the world’s largest banks – but it started off right here in the Black Country in a building which is now home to a Subway sandwich shop. Mark Andrews reports.


What Adrian thinks of The Public centre

The One Show presenter Adrian Chiles has always been an enthusiastic supporter of the Baggies, but now he is waxing lyrical about West Bromwich’s most contentious building, The Public.

What Adrian thinks of The Public centre

Latest from Lib Dems conference

Sunita Patel of the Express & Star reports from the Lib Dems conference.

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